1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1978 Honda Accord
To start off, 1978 Honda Accord is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Cortina (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (90 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Honda Accord weights approximately 60 kg more than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Because 1963 Ford Cortina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1963 Ford Cortina (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Cortina | 1978 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Cortina | Accord |
Year Released | 1963 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 61 L |